Laser Hair Removal in Marin County and San Francisco

Permanently remove unwanted hair with the fastest, safest, and most effective hair removal
system on the market!

Prowave 770 and CoolGlide Laser Hair Removal

Removal of unwanted hair has become the most popular cosmetic treatment in recent years for
women as well as men. Laser hair removal will work on any part of the body, from your legs,
bikini area, arms, chin, upper lip, face and neck, to even your back or shoulders, practically
anywhere. We utilize the best laser hair removal systems on the market, both by Cutera – the
CoolGlide Laser and the Prowave 770, safe and effective for all skin types.

 

The Cutera CoolGlide Laser is the leading laser hair removal system on the market for all skin types and tones, from light to dark, including tanned patients. Its unique design, longer wavelength, and innovative cooling design, allow extremely effective, safe and permanent results. Usually 4-6
treatments are necessary.

 

The ProWave 770 laser hair removal system delivers a specially tailored light source for permanent
hair reduction. Cutera’s newest hair removal innovation provides treatment for a wide range of
skin types. Patients enjoy the added benefit of using the fastest laser hair removal system. The
ability of the handpiece to treat large areas such as legs and backs safely and faster than any other
laser hair removal system make ProWave 770 a top choice among patients in Marin County.

 

Shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams are all temporary methods which must be repeated on a frequent basis. The CoolGlide and Prowave 770 offer permanent hair reduction for lasting results.

 

Laser Hair Removal Before and After Photos

FAQs

What are the benefits of a Laser Hair Removal Treatments?

  • Removing unwanted hair permanently
  • Removing ingrown hairs
  • Smoothing skin texture
  • Improving tone and pigmentation, eliminating dark shadows from hair undergrowth

What do CoolGlide and Prowave 770 treatments feel like?

The CoolGlide handpiece cools and soothes as it glides along your skin. When the pulse of light is delivered by either the CoolGlide or the Prowave 770, some patients experience a mild pinching or stinging sensation. Topical anisthetics may be applied by the physician as indicated for sensitive areas.

How does the CoolGlide and Prowave 770 compare with electrolysis?

Electrolysis is a tedious, invasive, and painful process that involves inserting a needle into each individual hair follicle and delivering an electrical charge to them one at a time. Electrolysis often requires years of treatments at regular intervals. By delivering light energy to hundreds of hair follicles at a time, the CoolGlide or ProWave 770 effectively treats an area in just seconds that would take over an hour with electrolysis.

How many treatments will I need?

Most areas require 4-6 treatments. However, the number of either CoolGlide or Prowave 770 treatments required for optimal long-term benefits depends on multiple factors – hair thickness, the area treated and your hair’s growth cycle. Interestingly, not all hairs are actively growing at the same time and actually go through three distinct phases: growth, regression, and resting. CoolGlide and Prowave 770 treatments work by disabling the hair that is principally in the active growth phase at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter this active growth phase at different times, additional treatments may be necessary to disable all of the hair follicles in a given area.

What happens after the treatment?

Immediately following your laser hair removal treatment, the area may appear a bit red and swollen, usually resolving within a few hours. Three to seven days after treatment you may experience what seems to be regrowth of hair. Actually, most of these hairs are being shed as a result of your treatment and are not regrowing. Between treatments you should not wax or pluck your hair, but it is permissible to shave 4 days after treatment.

How does Laser Hair Removal work?

Laser hair removal technology has progressed over time from shorter to longer wavelengths as practitioners successively adopted alexandrite, diode and Nd:YAG lasers. This movement was driven by the advantages of deeper penetration and a better epidermal safety profile. The ProWave 770 technology allows practitioners wavelength flexibility - the ability to select the optimal wavelength distribution for hair removal in different skin type patients. By controlling the current density, both the wavelength and pulse width are tailored to optimize hair removal efficacy for skin types I-V using a single handpiece.

How long will the treatment take?

Our state-of-the-art lasers work by selectively targeting and destroying the hair follicles thereby preventing re-growth of new hair. This leads to permanent reduction of unwanted and unsightly hair anywhere on your body without damaging the surrounding skin. Our laser’s unique design and cooling mechanism allows it to treat all hair and skin types safely, painlessly and effectively. For best results treatments are done in a series of 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.

Are there any restrictions on my activity after treatment?

You can return to your normal activities right away, but some redness may occur. The use of sunblock is recommended on any treated areas exposed to the sun for four weeks following treatment.

What areas can be treated?

The face, neck, chest, shoulders, back, buttocks, legs, and bikini area are popular areas which can be safely and effectively treated.

What do treatments feel like?

Most patients find little to no discomfort with high level results.

Contact acqua skin clinic today to set up a complimentary consultation. 415.388.SKIN 415.388.7546
We are conveniently located in Mill Valley, Marin County, 5 minutes from San Francisco Golden Gate bridge.